2004 Nissan Xterra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Nissan Xterra, 6% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle overheated while driving down the highway. Upon inspection, an approximately 4in crack was noticed on the top of the radiator, passenger side, near the thermostat. Replacement of the radiator was required.”
NHTSA complaint #10690533, filed 2015-02, 134,000 miles“Got into my car one day and upon trying to crank it , when turning the key it hesitated to crank and finally did so. When I reached my destination, when I left my car would just not crank. No clicks. Lights work fine. Nothing is wrong with security, battery. Just replaced the starter around oct of last year.”
NHTSA complaint #11180721, filed 2019-02“The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the vehicle is constantly experiencing issues with the hud drums, located in the gears. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hesitates, shimmies, and makes a lot of noise in the rear. The rear end of the vehicle feels as if it will fall off or drop at any moment. The contact is not allowed to take her vehicle to a Nissan dealer for inspection because it was purchased from a private dealer. The failure mileage was 69,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10267254, filed 2009-04, 69,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 9 | 8% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
| 2006 | 26 | 3% |
| 2005 | 29 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Xterra
20 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Xterra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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